Animals are a key component of many dreams. Here are some interpretations.

Ape Monkey Gorilla Dream SymbolPrimates have very different family traits so when they appear in dreams, it is good to note the specific type. Monkeys have playful and even mischievous behaviors as compared, for example, to gorillas.

Dream Symbol Alligator and CrocodileThese large aquatic reptiles surprisingly appear quite often in dreams. As with other dream symbols, they represent different things depending on the other contextual dream clues.

Shark Sharks - Dream SymbolSharks provide a valuable service to the ocean environment but their emotionless eating mechanism turns anything—even humans—into prey which is why we find sharks so terrifying.